Transportation Manager manages and coordinates the daily operations of a transportation network including safety, compliance, equipment, and staff. Implements operational policies and procedures to ensure safety and efficiency in all transportation activities. Being a Transportation Manager monitors transportation costs, service level agreements, and performance metrics to identify and resolve problems and achieve efficiencies. Partners with internal and external stakeholders to meet forecasted capacity needs. Additionally, Transportation Manager manages relations with transportation providers to ensure the achievement of required service levels. Requires a bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain management, or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Transportation Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Transportation Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Purpose Statement:
The job of Transportation Route Manager is done for the purpose/s of providing day-to-day oversite of the Transportation Department drivers including training, scheduling and routing in assigned areas; preparing and adjusting bus routes; supervising assigned department staff; assisting individuals in the performance of their functions; and resolving and/or recommending solutions to incidents, complaints and/or accidents. This job reports to Assistant Supervisor of Transportation
Essential Functions:
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in transportation departments, planning and managing projects, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: transportation scheduling, safety practices and procedures, operating knowledge of a school bus, safety precautions related to transportation, occupational hazards, school bus operation rules and regulations, etc.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with a variety of individuals and/or groups, working with a variety of data, communicating with district and public individuals, problem solving, interpretation of regulations and guidelines and supervising others.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the Organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing
Pre-Employment drug screen
Certificates and Licenses
CDL Type B Driver's License w/PS endorsement
Continuing Educ./Training
Maintain evidence of insurability
Six hours annual training required by WYDOT
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
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